G. Loukaidis: The demonization of immigrants poses serious dangers for democracy

The demonization of migrants and their instrumentalization for political purposes poses serious risks to democracy and affects social cohesion, said MP George Loukaidis in a speech yesterday during a debate on the compatibility of the new EU Pact on Migration and Refugees. European framework for the protection of human rights, during the proceedings of the Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

According to a statement from the House of Representatives, Mr. Loukaidis pointed out that the denial of asylum and the illegal repatriation of migrants and refugees are contrary to international law, while he opposed the militarization of the external borders and the encirclement of the Union.

In addition, he added, "Mr. Loukaidis stressed that the demonization of immigrants and their instrumentalization for political purposes poses serious risks to democracy and affects social cohesion, emphasizing that the causes of migration flows should be identified and provided as much as possible. assistance to multiple vulnerable and vulnerable people deprived of basic human rights ".

The establishment of mechanisms for control and supervision of the observance by the Member States of their compliance with their contractual obligations regarding the dignified treatment of refugees and migrants is very important, added, according to the announcement, Mr. Loukaidis.

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